2001 Toyota Echo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (6) · Air Bags:frontal (4) · Tires (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-02-09 · Vehicle Speed Control“while entering interstate accelerator was depressed all the way and became stuck on a couple of occasions. i had to use my foot to release it and it popped out. dealership recommended it was floor mat. i purchased aftermarket ridged floor mats that will not curl up and it is still an issue. …”
2020-10-23 · Wheels · 215,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo equipped with prime well tires, tire line: ps830, tire size: unknown: dot: 7tb03mh13318. the contact was driving on the highway and her front left driver's side tire blew. she pulled over and noticed the damage was on the bottom side. the damage was a long tear and hole in the tread. the vehicle was towed to …”
2018-12-03 · Power Train · 155,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo. while driving various speeds, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. the contact also stated that the gear shift indicator did not illuminate when changing gears. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the computer was reset, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the dea…”
2016-10-29 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi“crankshaft position sensor! i bought the vehicle from a gentleman who hasn't driven the car for awhile after it died on him and he was unable to start it up again. i hooked it up to an obd reader and it give s me the code for the crankshaft position sensor. i checked fuel pump spark plugs to make sure and those are good working order.…”
2015-08-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. the vehicle crashed into a house garage door and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a waist injury and the front passenger sustained chest and arm injuries which required medical attention. a police re…”
2015-08-05 · Electrical System · 93,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated and the horn became inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. ma 10/8 updated 3/22/16 *js *cn…”
2014-05-21 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi · 🔥 fire“ever since i bought this car brand new i have had a problem with the speaker wire shorting and getting hot. i once had to call the fire dept because the speaker was so hot to the touch. i am still having that problem and just cut the wire again due to sparking. i took the car to freeman toyota in santa rosa, ca where i got it and they rewired the s…”
2011-12-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 225,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds above 5 mph and operating the headlights, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after a jump and was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage w…”
2010-03-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 140,000 mi“accelerator sticks when depressed all the way to floor in toyota echo 2001. happened in november 2009 too. i try not to push it all the way down. *tr…”
2010-02-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi · 💥 crash“this is an incident i eventually put behind myself, but the recent news about toyota has resurrected the events that took place on 5/5/02 in my 01 toyota echo (i can provide the vin# and the incident happened in belews creek, nc). i was backing out of my drive way and was unable to stop my car when i applied my brake and i ended up going into the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.